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Front

Wheel Studs








Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
^ Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
^ To install, tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).
3. Remove the brake disc.
4. Using the special tool, remove the wheel stud.





Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations on the stud can be stripped.

NOTE: Do not use the wheel nut that came with the vehicle.

Install washers and a new wheel nut on the wheel stud and tighten the nut until the stud seats against the flange.
^ Discard the wheel nut and washers.